John Francis Albert (March 28, 1915 – August 1, 1989) was Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.
John F. Albert | |
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| Born | March 28, 1915 Rochester, New York |
| Died | August 1, 1989 (aged 74) |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1945 – 1947 (Army) 1947 – 1972 (Air Force) |
| Rank | brigadier general |
| Commands | Deputy Chief of Chaplains |
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Biography
editAlbert was born in Rochester, New York, in 1915. He graduated from St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry and was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1941. In 1969, he was given the title of Monsignor by Pope Paul VI.[1] He died on August 1, 1989.
Military career
editAlbert originally joined the United States Army in 1945 before transferring to the Air Force after its inception. In 1970, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and became Deputy Chief of Chaplains later that year. He retired in 1972.
Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Army Commendation Medal.
References
edit- ^ "Chaplain (Brigadier General) John F. Albert". United States Air Force. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
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